A smooth, safe and efficient transportation network will be key to future economic growth and progress in Georgia, according to a new report released by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The statewide report, “Moving Georgia Forward: Road and Bridge Conditions, Traffic Safety, Travel Trends and Funding Needs in the Atlanta Region,” compiles a series of 12 regional reports that…
Read MoreDay: November 16, 2020
Construction Starts Rebound in October; Highways Surge Higher
Total construction starts rose 12% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $787.9 billon. While sizeable, the increase does not erase September’s substantial pullback in starts. All three major categories moved higher over the month, nonbuilding starts rose 25%, nonresidential buildings increased 19%, while residential activity gained 2%. Four of the five regions saw construction starts move higher in October, with the…
Read MoreOhio’s Mineral Resources Valued at More Than $1.5 Billion
Ohio’s mineral resources produced more than $1.5 billion worth of geologic commodities in 2019, according to a newly released report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The total value of all nonfuel industrial minerals exceeded $1 billion for the sixth straight year.
Read MoreAASHTO’s Tymon Evaluates Post-Election Transportation Policy
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) provided an overview of the potential post-election shifts in national transportation policies and priorities during its 2020 annual meeting, according to the AASHTO Journal.
Read MoreTitan Expands STL3 Line of Radial E-3/L-3 OTR Tires
Titan International announced the expansion of its STL3 tire line to include a total of seven tire sizes. The new 875/65R29 size is in high demand for articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and scrapers used in construction, mining and quarry applications.
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